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Rams’ Matthew Stafford makes memorable moment for military members before game vs. Chargers

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Murray, T. L. (2026, November 2). Rams’ Matthew Stafford makes memorable moment for military members before game vs. Chargers. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/01/sports/rams-matthew-stafford-makes-memorable-moment-for-military-members-before-game-vs-chargers/

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Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams welcomed active-duty Navy SEALs and their guests to a suite before his team's game against the Chargers on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. Stafford, along with his family, honored military members by shaking hands and taking pictures with them on the field. The game also featured performances by military veteran groups and recognition of Purple Heart recipients during halftime.

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Before the Rams played against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife Kelly honored the military by purchasing a suite for 10 active-duty and veteran Navy SEALs and their guests. During the game, which the Rams won 24-9, Stafford completed 17 of 25 passes for 157 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. Prior to the match, Stafford expressed appreciation for military service, noting that his grandfather and brother-in-law had served in the military. He also personally greeted the attendees and shook their hands before heading back onto the field to prepare for the game.

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Before Matthew Stafford took the field for the Rams Salute to Service game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday at SoFi Stadium, he was seen welcoming members of the military. asserted

he → take → military

He and his wife Kelly purchased a suite for the 10 active-duty and veteran Navy Seals and their guests before Sunday’s 24-9 victory, where he completed 17 of 25 passes for 157 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. asserted

he → purchase → touchdown

“They’re ultra important to us being able to live the lives that we live,” Stafford said to California Post senior sports reporter Michael Duarte. asserted

Stafford → ’re → Duarte

“[My] grandfather served. asserted

grandfather → serve → ?

Got a brother-in-law that served. asserted

that → get → law

So a lot of people that I know closely, that mean a lot to me have sacrificed a lot to let us live the way we live. asserted

we → know → lot

Always trying to give back any opportunity that we can.” asserted

we → try → opportunity

After he was done doing his traditional pregame welcome with his daughters, Stafford went and shook the military members’ hands. asserted

Stafford → do → hands

His daughters were seen wearing customized, grey camouflage jersey’s that read “Freedom” across the chest and also showed their support with “Thank you” on the back nameplate. asserted

that → see → nameplate

While Matthew went back on the field to prepare for the game, Kelly continued hanging out with the military members on the field. asserted

Kelly → go → field

According to the Rams press release, the military members had an opportunity to take pictures on the field with the Stafford family, and also received customized shirts that were provided by the Staffords. uncertain

that → accord → Staffords

Aside from the military members receiving a moment they’ll remember forever from the Staffords, the Rams were paying tribute to the military throughout the game. asserted

Rams → receive → game

The National Anthem was sung by the “VOICES OF SERVICE” which is a four-member vocal group that is made up of military veteran members. asserted

that → sing → members

The “CORPS COLOR GUARD” presented the nation’s colors and performed during the third quarter. asserted

GUARD → present → quarter

During halftime, the team honored six different Purple Heart recipients, that included Nicholas Dockery, Dennis Cavaltera, Bladimir Rodríguez, Osman Lima, Simon L. Sandoval, and Uriel Lemus. asserted

that → honor → Dockery

With the Rams knocking off the Chargers, they have now won two games in a row for the first time this season and are back at .500 with a 4-4 record. asserted

they → knock → record

Rams’ Matthew Stafford makes memorable moment for military members before game vs. Chargers

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